ENGINEERING ECONOMICS A capital investment of P508,000.00 on a project can produce an annual revenue of P383,000.00 for 5years. Thereafter will have a salvage value of 7% of the investment. The cost of operation and maintenance would be P150,000 per year; taxes and insurance will be 10% of the first cost per year. The company expects the project to earn not less than 25% before income taxes. Is this a desirable investment? What is the payback period of the investment?

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  1. A capital investment of P508,000.00 on a project can produce an annual revenue of P383,000.00 for 5years. Thereafter will have a salvage value of 7% of the investment. The cost of operation and maintenance would be P150,000 per year; taxes and insurance will be 10% of the first cost per year. The company expects the project to earn not less than 25% before income taxes. Is this a desirable investment? What is the payback period of the investment?
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